Special Method to update drivers?

[gamerex]

I know there's a special method to update drivers, involving safe mode and a comepletly driver removal program, but I can't remember what it is. Can anyone help? Thanks.

 

[LookinAround]

The real question is "Just what are you trying to remove and/or update from your devices? And what type of symptoms/problem do you have?"

If, for example, you go to Device Manager, "Uninstall" a driver, then reboot, and it seems the driver reappears and just reinstalls itself
=> Start by first looking in Control Panel->Add/Remove Program
=> Is there an entry associated with the device or device manufacturer (e.g. if you want to remove your sound card is there an Add/Remove Program entry for Soundmax or Relatek or.. etc.?)

If you're trying to update a device, what device is it?

 

[kimsland]

I'll take a blind guess, just in case I get it in one

Driver Sweeper

 

[LookinAround]

And that;s a good guess too! (for uninstalls)

But am curious if you could tell us just what's the issue...

 

[nazartp]

Sorry for butting in into the conversation, but I have a similar question: I want to remove old ATI drivers from my XP Professional computer. In addition to the Driver Sweeper, is there any other dedicated driver removal software that you would recommend?

 

[LookinAround]

If you follow the instructions for Driver Sweeper, it should handle the job the old ATI drivers. If you find you're having a problem removing ATI just give a shout (alot with details of your problem)